The1994 FA Charity Shieldwas the 72ndFA Charity Shield,an annualfootballmatch played between the winners of the previous season'sPremier LeagueandFA Cupcompetitions. The match was played on 14 August 1994 atWembley Stadiumand contested byManchester United,who had won theleagueandcupDoublein 1993–94, andBlackburn Rovers,who had finished as runners-up in the Premier League. Manchester United won the match 2–0 with goals fromEric CantonaandPaul Ince,with seven players booked due to a new clampdown imposed by referees.[1]
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| Date | 14 August 1994 | ||||||
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| Venue | Wembley Stadium,London | ||||||
| Referee | Philip Don(Middlesex) | ||||||
| Attendance | 60,402 | ||||||
Notable omissions from the Blackburn side were the previous season's top scorerAlan Shearer(who had a virus from eating seafood) and his new strike partnerChris Sutton,who had just joined them for a national record fee of £5 million. Also absent due to injury wereMike Newell,Kevin Gallacher,Paul WarhurstandDavid Batty.Stuart RipleyandIan Pearcemade a makeshift front two, with young strikerPeter Thornemaking his solitary appearance for Blackburn as a substitute. Other debutants for Rovers were experienced defenderTony Galeand Australian wingerRobbie Slater.
Meanwhile, Manchester United defenderDavid Maymade his club debut just weeks after joining them from Blackburn.Denis IrwinandRoy Keanewere absent after being given an extended break after playing for theRepublic of Irelandin the1994 FIFA World Cup.
Match details
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| Report | Cantona 22' (pen.)Ince 81' |
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edit- ^"Ince quells the Blackburn resistance: Seven players booked under the new rules as under-strength Rovers succumb to United's class".The Independent.15 August 1994.Retrieved6 August2017.